Potassium Nitrate

Potassium Nitrate

Potassium Nitrate is an inorganic compound consisting of potassium, nitrogen, and oxygen. It has various industrial uses across different sectors.

Chemical Formula: KNO₃

CAS Number: 17757-79-1

Grade: ACS, USP, FCC

Appearance: White, odorless, crystalline solid.

Uses:

• Food Additive:  It is used as a preservative to enhance flavors and extend the shelf life of food.

• Supplements: Generally, serve as a component in medicines to cure asthma.

• Pyrotechnics: Limitedly used in specific formulations for purple-colored flames.

Industries and Common Applications:

• Agriculture Industry:  Utilized as fertilizers for plants and crops as a source of nutrients.

• Glass and Ceramic industry: This substance improves clarity and durability in specific glass and ceramic formulations.

• Chemical Industry: It acts as an oxidizing agent in various chemical processes and cooling baths in laboratories.